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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds
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Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds

Last updated: November 18, 2024 2:00 pm
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New research has shown that a cocoa drink rich in flavanols can help protect the body’s vasculature against stress, even after consuming high-fat foods. This study, conducted by the University of Birmingham, highlights the potential benefits of incorporating flavanol-rich foods like cocoa into our diets to mitigate the negative effects of stress on cardiovascular health.

Previous studies have demonstrated that high-fat foods can have a detrimental impact on vascular function and oxygen delivery to the brain during periods of stress. On the other hand, flavanols found in cocoa and green tea have been shown to protect vascular function in stressful situations. Building on this knowledge, the research team set out to investigate the effects of combining a high-flavanol cocoa drink with a fatty meal on vascular health.

The study, published in the journal Food and Function, involved giving a group of young, healthy adults a breakfast consisting of two butter croissants with butter, cheese, and milk, along with either a high-flavanol cocoa drink or a low-flavanol cocoa drink. Participants were then subjected to a mental math test to induce stress, during which their vascular function, cardiovascular activity, and prefrontal cortex tissue oxygenation were measured.

The results showed that consuming the low-flavanol cocoa drink with the fatty meal led to a reduction in vascular function, which persisted for up to 90 minutes after the stress-inducing event. In contrast, the high-flavanol cocoa drink was able to prevent the decline in vascular function following stress and fat consumption. This protective effect was observed both 30 and 90 minutes after the stressor.

While cocoa flavanols did not improve cerebral oxygenation or mood during stress, they were effective in safeguarding vascular function. This suggests that incorporating high-flavanol foods into our diets can help counteract the negative impacts of poor food choices on the vascular system, especially during stressful periods.

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The study highlights the importance of choosing minimally processed cocoa products to maximize flavanol content. For those who may not prefer cocoa, other sources of flavanols such as green tea, black tea, and berries can also provide health benefits. Recent guidelines recommend a daily intake of 400 to 600 mg of flavanols, which can be achieved through various dietary sources.

Professor Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten, one of the authors of the study, emphasized the significance of these findings in the context of modern life stressors. By making small changes in our food choices, especially during stressful times, we can potentially protect ourselves from the negative effects of stress on our health.

In conclusion, incorporating flavanol-rich foods like cocoa into our diets can be a simple yet effective strategy to protect our vascular health during stressful periods. By making informed choices about what we eat and drink, we can support our cardiovascular well-being and mitigate the impact of stress on our bodies.

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